Decanted 3 hrs. Very dense, blackish red, paling edge. Large bq w plenty of dark fruit (blackberries, plums), nicely integrated oak, some minerality. Fine grained tannins, good acidity, very forward fruit. Nice, balanced aftertaste w a touch of alcohol. For perfection, wait a couple of years.
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Cf our notes from 2016, age has set in a bit. Tannins have softened, acidity more prominent, fruit slightly drying, alcohol more noticeable, a bit less complexity. Still a great wine, but we'd drink any remaining bottles soon.
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Decanted 3 hrs. Dark red, slightly paling edge. Large bq w blackberry, blueberry, toasted oak, spices. Plenty of dark fruit (slightly drying), high acidity, ripe tannins. Spicy, toasty aftertaste, which developed during the meal. Nice, but a bit overrated. Drink sooner rather than later.
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2017 Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero Malleolus
3/9/2024 - Leto South wrote: 92 Points
Decanted 3 hrs. Very dense, blackish red, paling edge. Large bq w plenty of dark fruit (blackberries, plums), nicely integrated oak, some minerality. Fine grained tannins, good acidity, very forward fruit. Nice, balanced aftertaste w a touch of alcohol. For perfection, wait a couple of years.
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1999 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon
2/3/2024 - Leto South wrote: 92 Points
Cf our notes from 2016, age has set in a bit. Tannins have softened, acidity more prominent, fruit slightly drying, alcohol more noticeable, a bit less complexity. Still a great wine, but we'd drink any remaining bottles soon.
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2011 Bodegas Baigorri Rioja de Garage
1/6/2024 - Leto South wrote: 90 Points
Decanted 3 hrs. Dark red, slightly paling edge. Large bq w blackberry, blueberry, toasted oak, spices. Plenty of dark fruit (slightly drying), high acidity, ripe tannins. Spicy, toasty aftertaste, which developed during the meal. Nice, but a bit overrated. Drink sooner rather than later.
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